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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 635.98 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 635.98 and 369.80 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 635.98 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/635.98 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 635.98 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 235,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,185.40/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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